Kimberly Staniszewski

The public comment segment addressed a request to remove a healthy tree blocking a business view, which the Mayor decided to refer to the tree committee. Key business items included the acceptance of the December and Year End Zoning Reports. The Fire Chief's report noted upcoming Sexual Harassment training and updates regarding the NYS DMV Lens report, along with progress on a comprehensive study for fire services. A significant discussion involved the authorization to use reserve funds, specifically approving $88,510 from the Air Pack Reserve Fund and up to $50,764 from the Fire Truck Reserve Fund to purchase new Air Pack Assemblies, with plans to apply for a VFire Grant. The Board also approved the January 2026 Abstract of payments and the August 2025 Treasurer's Report. The DPW Supervisor's report noted repairs to a fire hydrant and a meeting regarding water meter reading antenna sharing. The Clerk's report covered updates on the EV Charging Station review, a signed Memorandum of Agreement with the Library for plowing services, and a quote for an Income Survey. In the Mayor's report, approval was granted for the G&G proposal to conduct an Income Study. Finally, several resolutions were approved, including the appointment of Election Inspectors, scheduling of the Village Election, designation of a Community Wide Garage Sale Day for June 13, 2026, with permit waivers, and the standardization of Air Packs.

The board considered a request to allow a full-service spa/salon to rent a property, and will review a draft lease agreement. The Fire Chief provided a report, including information on a grant approval for air packs, responses to calls, new members, and fire prevention week activities. The board also discussed zoning/code reports, DPW activities including sewer cleaning and winter equipment preparation, and clerk's report items such as EV charging stations and collaboration with the GC Office for the Aging. Additionally, the board held an executive session for a personnel matter, approved the Affidavit of Village Tax Collector for the 2025-2026 Village Taxes, authorized a date change for the 2026 Village Elections, approved a budget revision for 2024-2025, approved a bonus payment, approved a snow removal agreement, and approved a DOT drug/alcohol testing provider.

The meeting addressed resident concerns regarding dust from the baseball field and discussed potential remedies. The board reviewed and approved the Zoning/Code report, Fire Chief's report, August Abstract, DPW Supervisor's report, and Clerk-Treasurer's report. A trustee reported on the STAMPS Sewer Works meeting, and the board approved a resolution granting exclusive rights to the Oakfield Betterment Committee for vendor processing, as well as an agreement with Mountain Engineering for the STAMP Waste Water Treatment project. The Mayor reported on CHIPS payment for equipment and efforts to reduce dust from the baseball field.

The annual organizational meeting included the appointment of various officials such as the Clerk-Treasurer, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer, Supervisor of Public Works, Deputy Mayor, Public Works Maintenance personnel, Fair Housing Officer, Fire Chief, Village Attorney, Inspector of Sanitation, Village Historian, Registrar, Records Access Officer, Zoning Enforcement Officer, and Building & Fire Code Officer. Official banks and investment providers were approved, along with the official newspaper and mileage reimbursement rate. The board set the time for regular board meetings and village office hours. Policies, plans, and agreements were reviewed and approved, including the Procurement Policy, Personnel Policy/Code of Ethics Policy, Investment Policy, Fund Balance Policy, Workplace Violence Program and Sexual Harassment Policy, Highway Shared Services Agreement, and Emergency Water Plan. Procedures for special meetings were also approved, and committee appointments were made.

The Village of Oakfield Board of Trustees discussed several topics including the Oakfield Betterment Committee's plan for electric placement during Labor Days 2025, landscaping around the Gazebo, zoning and code enforcement, waste water treatment plant updates, and fire department updates. The board also discussed the Clerk's report, DPW report, Trustees report, and Mayor's report. Additionally, the board approved pay increases, a contract for an accounting consultant, and granted consent to the construction of a sewage works system. An executive session was held for a legal matter.